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G.F. Erichsen

What does the Bible about why Sodom was destroyed? Probably not what you’ve heard

The divine destruction of Sodom in Genesis has long been blamed on homosexuality. But that’s not what the Bible says was the reason.

5 min readFeb 21, 2022

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Ecclesiastes sounds more Buddhist than Christian in its outlook

Ecclesiastes may be the most depressing book of the Christian Bible. Its theme is summarized in the first verse: Life is meaningless.

4 min readFeb 6, 2022

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Ecclesiastes sounds more Buddhist than Christian in its outlook

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The Two Great Commandments: Are They One and the Same?

Is it even possible to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds without loving our neighbors as ourselves?

5 min readOct 4, 2021

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The Two Great Commandments: Are They One and the Same?

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G.F. Erichsen

I Thought I Was good at Not Judging Others, Until …

In my religious community, we have no local paid clergy, so most Sundays two members of the congregation preach the sermons. This is…

10 min readJul 5, 2021

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Mud-caked man with chain around his neck.

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G.F. Erichsen

An Open Letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: April 10 Is Too Soon To End the Mask Mandate

Dear Gov. Cox:

3 min readMar 7, 2021

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Artistic photograph of cloth face masks.

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G.F. Erichsen

Go After the Middle, Says the Jeep Ad. But Is That the Middle?

The Jeep ad wasn’t for me.

4 min readFeb 8, 2021

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Go After the Middle, Says the Jeep Ad. But Is That the Middle?

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G.F. Erichsen

Yes, Shuttering Churches Is Allowed by the U.S. Constitution To Protect Public Health

I never thought I’d be writing this, but yes, the First Amendment does allow the government to prevent churches from holding worship…

5 min readApr 8, 2020

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Yes, Shuttering Churches Is Allowed by the U.S. Constitution To Protect Public Health

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G.F. Erichsen

How I’m Using Mindfulness To Quit Touching My Face

I’ve always been a fidgety person; I think I was born biting my fingernails. I quit that habit years ago through little more than…

4 min readMar 16, 2020

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How I’m Using Mindfulness To Quit Touching My Face

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G.F. Erichsen

A Letter to My Future Grandchildren: How the Pandemic Began for Me

To my future grandchildren:

5 min readMar 16, 2020

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A Letter to My Future Grandchildren: How the Pandemic Began for Me

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G.F. Erichsen

Here’s the Most Problematic Word in Latter-day Saint Vocabulary

Every subculture has its own jargon, and Latter-day Saintism is no exception. For Latter-day Saints (the word “Mormons” has become taboo)…

5 min readFeb 10, 2020

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Here’s the Most Problematic Word in Latter-day Saint Vocabulary

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G.F. Erichsen

G.F. Erichsen

I’m an ex-journalist who still loves to write about almost anything, with interests in politics, language, religion and science. Find me at stillmoretosay.com.

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